Resolution 1500 (2003) / adopted by the Security Council at its 4808th meeting, on 14 August 2003

Security Council resolution 1500 (2003) [on establishment of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq]

Welcomes the establishment of the broadly representative Governing Council of Iraq on 13 July 2003, as an important step towards the formation by the people of Iraq of an internationally recognized, representative government that will exercise the sovereignty of Iraq; decides to establish the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq to support the Secretary-General in the fulfilment of his mandate under resolution 1483 in accordance with the structure and responsibilities set out in his report of 15 July 2003, for an initial period of 12 months.

Adopted 14-0-1, 4808th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2003-31 July 2004 - S/INF/59 - (SCOR, 58th year).